CHULA VISTA: Parolee sough in domestic violence incident

A parolee with a history of domestic violence allegedly forced
his way into his estranged wife's apartment today in Chula Vista,
threatened to kill her and fled, a police lieutenant said.

Victor Mendoza, who is in his early 40s, allegedly went to the
woman's apartment at 1415 Melrose Ave. around 12:15 p.m., and when
she wouldn't let him in, he broke in through a window, grabbed a
kitchen knife and threatened her, said Chula Vista police Lt. Eric
Thunberg.

He apparently fled out a back window when he heard police
sirens, and a search of nearby canyons was fruitless, Thunberg
said.

The woman and her son were unhurt, he said.

Mendoza is 6 feet and 215 pounds and was last seen wearing a
white button-down shirt and denim shorts, according to
Thunberg.